HUM-109: Introduction to Helping Skills

Course Description

Introduction to basic helping skills in human services. Examination of professional ethics in helping relationships. Examination of self-awareness and development of beginning active listening skills including, but not limited to, observing, listening, questioning, and challenging in helping relationships. Introducing concepts of empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard.Students will complete an experiential learning portion totaling 80 hours of field work. Students will explore and gain hands-on practical experience in a community agency based on their interests and goals and participate in discussion and analysis of field work experiences.

Prerequisites

Satisfied any placement or pre-requisites to be at ENG 101 level.

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HUM-109 Sections for Fall 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 sections available.

HUM-109, Section 180

CRN #27412
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

25

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0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Monday, Wednesday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm

HUM-109, Section CC1

CRN #27413
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Nasim Sarvaiya

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm

HUM-109, Section SL1

CRN #27414
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A